The museum's primary exhibit is a massive steam engine originally built in 1901 that powered the DMC cotton mills.
The collection includes Benjamin Franklin’s original electrostatic machine, illustrating early experimentation with electricity.
The museum is situated on the site of the former DMC textile factory, one of the most important industrial centers in 19th-century France.
The permanent exhibition displays rare 'Art Deco' style electrical household appliances from the early 20th century.
The museum preserves a vast collection of posters and graphic materials tracing the history of electricity marketing.
The Electropolis Museum in Mulhouse is the largest museum in Europe dedicated exclusively to the history of electricity. Housed in a building designed around a massive 1901 Sulzer-BBC steam engine, the facility showcases the evolution of electrical technology from the 18th century to the present. The collection features over 12,000 objects, including antique household appliances, rare experimental apparatus, and large-scale industrial machinery. The museum explores the scientific principles of electrostatics and magnetism alongside the societal impact of electricity in daily life. Visitors can observe the demonstration of the central multi-megawatt steam engine, which remains the centerpiece of the industrial hall. The museum is operated by the Association de l'Électropolis and is located within the DMC (Dollfus-Mieg et Cie) industrial site. It serves as a scientific and industrial heritage hub, highlighting the engineering history of the Alsace region.
The elevated viewing platform overlooking the massive 1901 Sulzer-BBC steam engine.
Prioritize the guided demonstrations of the massive steam engine to see the machinery in motion.
Check the museum's calendar for temporary science exhibitions that rotate throughout the year.
Allocate time to explore the landscaped garden area located outside the museum building.
Do not overlook the smaller, temporary galleries on the second floor, as visitors often focus exclusively on the main hall.
Closed on Mondays.
